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Acetaminophen With Codeine

Other Brand Names: APAP with codeine, Capital with codeine, Phenaphen with codeine, Tylenol with codeine

Revised:4/2/2000

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Side Effects and Interactions

Other than dizziness, drowsiness and nausea, side effects may include constipation, loss of appetite, headache, sweating and euphoria.

Some people experience shortness of breath, especially if they have asthma.

Other less common reactions include an allergic rash, disorientation, dry mouth and urinary difficulties. Report any such symptoms to your physician promptly.

Acetaminophen may cause liver or kidney problems in large doses or over long periods.

Your physician should evaluate your need for this combination pain reliever periodically.

If you are taking any other medicines, check with a physician or pharmacist about compatibility.

Alcohol as well as many over-the-counter and prescription drugs can add to the sedative effect of this analgesic and should be avoided.

Antihistamines, antianxiety agents, and sleeping pills require extra caution.

Both tricyclic and MAO-type antidepressants may interact with this analgesic to cause greater toxicity.